The FAI Cup 1922–23 was the second edition of Ireland's premier

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competition, The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup or FAI Cup. The tournament began on 6 January

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and concluded on 17 March with the final held at

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. An official attendance of 14,000 people watched

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side

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of the Falls League defeat Shelbourne 1-0. The Falls League's affiliation to the FAI, rather than the

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, allowed the club to compete in the cup.

First round

Second round

Semi-finals

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Notes

A. From 1923-1936, the FAI Cup was known as the Free State Cup. B. Attendances were calculated using gate receipts which limited their accuracy as a large proportion of people, particularly children, attended football matches in

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throughout the 20th century for free by a number of means. C. The FAI applied to join FIFA in 1923 and was admitted as the FAIFS (Football Association of the Irish Free State). D. Fixture abandoned during 2nd half due to bad light. Re-Fixture played on 13 January.

References

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External links

FAI Website
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